MAJOR CONSTRUCTION IN THE PRECINCT
Brisbane Metro
Brisbane Metro will operate along dedicated busways from Eight Mile Plains to Roma Street, and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital to University of Queensland with turn-up-and-go services.
Status: Construction works continuing in South Bank – Grey Street & Melbourne St
Brisbane Metro’s M2 route is now operational travelling from UQ to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. This route operates every 5 minutes at peak times. M2 route includes Mater Hill, South Bank Busway and Cultural Centre stations.
From mid-2025, Brisbane’s New Bus Network will launch with the introduction of Brisbane Metro M1 line (Eight Mile Plains to Roma Street).
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New Performing Arts Venue
The New Performing Arts Venue project will deliver a minimum 1,500-seat theatre. The new theatre is located at Playhouse Green, sharing the site with the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).
Status: Construction continues
Major construction milestones include:
- Glass facade is taking shape extending along both Russell St and Grey St and spanning two stories.
- Completion of Auditorium
Operational: Late 2025 – theatre due to open in 2026
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Cross River Rail
Cross River Rail is a new 10.2 km rail line with 5.9 km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD and four new underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street and Roma Street.
Status: Major construction continues
Operational: Customer services are expected to commence by 2029.
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